Sustainability Advisor

Want to help shape a greener, fairer future for millions of people? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Sustainability Advisor to join our dynamic team at Northern Powergrid. As the energy industry evolves, sustainability sits at the heart of everything we do. We power everyday life for 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses – and we’re committed to building a power network that delivers for our region, now and in a Net Zero future. In this role, you’ll help turn ambition into action. From delivering social impact projects to driving progress on our carbon reduction targets, you’ll work across teams, partners, and communities to bring our Sustainability Strategy to life. Reporting to the Sustainability Manager, you’ll take responsibility for delivering projects that matter – tracking impact, engaging stakeholders, and championing innovation.

If you’re a natural collaborator with a passion for purpose, we want to hear from you. Ready to power up your career? Let’s talk.

Along with a competitive salary between £30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) we also offer great benefits such as:

• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (office or site-based 4 days/week, 1-day WFH)
• 10% Performance Related Annual Bonus
• Excellent opportunities for career growth

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work with the Sustainability Manager and teams across the business to develop, execute, and report on our Sustainability Strategy, while supporting ad hoc sustainability projects.
• Collaborate with operational colleagues to implement our Social Impact programme, ensuring projects are tailored to local investment schemes and communities’ needs, whilst meeting our business plan objectives.
• Collate, analyse and communicate data relating to Social Impact to demonstrate the value of the programme, feeding into corporate and regulatory reports.
• Support the Sustainability & Regional Engagement team with daily operations and administrative tasks.
• Support the delivery of our Net Zero Schools programme, organise and coordinate our corporate volunteering programme, attend and represent Northern Powergrid at sustainability-related events.

Key Competencies

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Work effectively and build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills – Ability to turn organisation and partner requirements into clear tasks and timelines, ensuring work stays on track and aligned with goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – An ability to explain and assimilate information, simplifying and tailoring messages to a variety of audiences.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - With experience in using this to understand and present on progress, issues and opportunities.
• Organisational Skills – Ability to manage multiple tasks, events, and administrative duties efficiently.
• Knowledge and Experience of one or more sustainability areas – e.g. carbon management, biodiversity net gain, social value measurement, sustainable procurement, or the energy transition.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong project management skills with a disciplined, proactive approach to tracking and prioritising tasks – ability to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate actions, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Inquisitive mindset, with a genuine interest in sustainability and electricity networks and their role in the clean energy transition.
• Experience building relationships and networks with colleagues and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in data capture, analysis, and reporting using tools like Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Background in sustainability or community engagement, obtained via education, work, or voluntary roles.
• Experience in sustainability and/or social value reporting.
• Experience of working in similar sector, or other regulated and complex organisations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Closing date for applications: 23 June 2025

Hold date for interviews: 30 June & 7 July

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.